POLKA (IMO 9422641)
POLKA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,759, a gross tonnage of 23,251, and no length overall is specified. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. POLKA is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and North Europe over recent periods. It has operated under four former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 April 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 636021551
- Call sign: 5LEM4
- Gross tonnage: 23251
- Deadweight: 37759 t
- Length overall: 183 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 34 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/04/2026
- Registered owner: POLKA SHIPPING CO (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SPRING MARINE MANAGEMENT SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 44°10.7′N · 033°38.8′E · Speed 13.7 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 20:01 UTC
- Destination: Batumi (GE BUS) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 03:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of POLKA?
POLKA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for POLKA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 37,759 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 23,251.
Which classification society maintains POLKA?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has POLKA been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and North Europe. It has also been recorded within the West Europe geographic region.
What is the port-state control record for POLKA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 April 2026. All-time records show 34 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
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